Francis Stawicki is a senior project manager with extensive experience in leading and managing large multi-year projects spanning various industries, such as capital markets, investment banking, marketing and market research, newspaper and internet publishing, and IT consulting. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Northwestern University, Stawicki brings a wealth of knowledge in software development, dev ops deployment teams, and automated test processes. Stawicki's leadership skills are showcased in his ability to manage annual operational budgets up to $1 million and capital budgets up to $15 million. He has also demonstrated his proficiency working with Agile and Waterfall methodologies and his ability to serve roles such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Project/Program Manager. His expertise in strategy planning for future software development and new data center build-outs has positioned him to lead profitability projects for various Fortune 500 companies.

Aside from his professional background, Francis Stawicki is actively involved in local volunteer organizations dedicated to improving social and economic life in Chicago. One of his most notable efforts involves developing a non-profit proposal to train drug offenders to work in the new cannabis industry to reduce the inmate population, reduce recidivism by offering employment opportunities, and decrease government costs. He has also hosted a public Social Good event on behalf of Destinationai where he worked towards building business interest and increasing awareness for artificial intelligence.

With a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification at Project Management Institute and by being a past member of Data Warehousing Institute, Stawicki demonstrates his dedication to continuous learning and professional growth. In his free time, he studied Creative Writing at the University of Chicago to develop another skill that he hopes to utilize soon.